What is a general surgeon?
General surgeons specialize in a large range of medical conditions that may require surgery.
Unlike a specialist that focuses on one part of the body, a general surgeon can perform surgery on multiple parts of the body, such as
- Abdominal organs
- Skin and soft tissue
- The endocrine system
- The GI tract
- The head and neck
What type of surgery does a general surgeon perform?
A general surgeon’s scope of knowledge covers the entire body and can treat a number of conditions. Common conditions a general surgeon treats include:
Kettering Health Medical Group general surgeons are highly trained in all types of hernia repair and use advanced technology to help you return to normal activity with less pain, less scarring, and shorter recovery time. We have surgeons who specialize in inguinal, umbilical (belly button), hiatal, and incisional hernias.
While most GERD can be managed by diet and lifestyle changes or medication, sometimes it requires surgical options, especially if the health of your esophagus is at risk. Our general surgeons use minimally invasive options to restrict the amount of acid that enters the esophagus, improving symptoms and allowing your esophagus to heal.
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Your care team may recommend surgery as part of your cancer treatment plan. Kettering Health Medical Group general surgeons are highly experienced and follow the most up-to-date research and understand how to perform this intricate surgery safely and successfully. Our teams understand this is a difficult time for patients and their families and approach your care with compassion and understanding.
Our advanced-trained general surgeons are experts at treating both routine and complex colon and rectal problems. Our surgeons are able to use minimally invasive options to ensure we can protect healthy tissue and allow you to recover more quickly with less pain and scarring. Our colon and rectal surgeons are able to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, colon polyps, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and issues with prolapse and incontinence.
A cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal, is a common procedure that is needed when you have painful gallstones. Many patients go to the emergency room for gallbladder pain and surgery is done immediately for severe infection or gallbladder rupture. Some patients have gallstones that cause them pain and eventually determine it is time to remove the gallbladder. Our surgeons perform a high volume of gallbladder surgery and are highly experienced and trained in the surgery and are dedicated to relieving your pain and helping you get back to your life.
Our highly experienced weight-loss surgeons offer metabolic and bariatric surgery as options for you to safely lose weight. Our team approach involves skilled bariatric surgeons, a dietitian, and an exercise physiologist to assist you. We also work with your doctor to coordinate care for your procedure.
This surgery is typically done as an emergency to treat appendicitis or a ruptured appendix. Our general surgeons treat every procedure, whether common and simple or rare and complex, with the same care and precision. Our goal is to relieve your pain efficiently and to get you back to your life quickly.
Kettering Health Medical Group surgeons are experts at treating endocrine diseases. Some endocrine diseases that can be treated with surgery include Cushing’s syndrome, Grave’s disease, hyper and hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and adrenal cancer. Our surgeons work closely with your entire care team to provide a solution with minimally invasive options with less postop pain and scarring.
Our Locations
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Kettering Health Medical Group Breast Surgery
3535 Pentagon Blvd.
(855) 500-2873
Suite 320
Beavercreek, OH 45431 -
Kettering Health Medical Group Colon & Rectal Surgery
3533 Southern Blvd.
(937) 435-8663
Suite 2100
Kettering, OH 45429 -
Kettering Health Medical Group Colon & Rectal Surgery
3535 Pentagon Blvd, Suite 210
(937) 435-8663
Beavercreek, OH 45431 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General & Vascular Surgery
3737 Southern Blvd.
(937) 228-4126
Suite 2000, Level B
Kettering, OH 45429 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
4000 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Suite 435
(937) 384-4861
Miamisburg, OH 45342 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
2510 Commons Blvd.
(937) 531-0195
Suite 200 A and B
Beavercreek, OH 45431 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
2100 Emmanuel Way
(937) 490-2270
Suite B
Springfield, OH 45502 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
50 N. Progress Dr.
(937) 490-2270
Beavercreek, OH 45385 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
1391 Main Street
(513) 737-3690
Hamilton, OH 45013 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
2449 Ross Millville Road
(513) 737-3690
Suite 100
Hamilton, OH 45013 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
1380 NW Washington Blvd
(513) 737-3690
Hamilton, OH 45013 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
3533 Southern Blvd, Suite 2250
(937) 534-0330
Kettering, OH 45429 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
3535 Pentagon Blvd, Suite 320
(937) 490-2270
Beavercreek, OH 45431 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
5095 University Park Blvd.
(513) 829-7133
Oxford, OH 45056 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
1251 Nilles Rd, Suite 17
(513) 829-7133
Fairfield, OH 45014 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
1 Kettering Way, Suite 200
(937) 531-0195
Piqua, OH 45356 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
600 W Main St, Suite 330
(937) 531-0195
Troy, OH 45373 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
6147 State Route 122, Suite 200
(937) 531-0195
Middletown, OH 45005 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
8701 Old Troy Pike, Suite 40B
(937) 531-0195
Huber Heights, OH 45424 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
1250 W National Rd, Suite 100
(937) 531-0195
Englewood, OH 45315 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
2510 Commons Blvd, Suite 110
(937) 531-0195
Beavercreek, OH 45431 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
7700 Washington Village Dr, Suite 130
(937) 531-0195
Washington Township, OH 45459 -
Kettering Health Medical Group General Surgery
450-B Washington Jackson Rd, Suite 112
(937) 531-0195
Eaton, OH 45320 -
Kettering Health Medical Group Plastic Surgery
1380 NW Washington Blvd.
(855) 500-2873
Hamilton, OH 45013 -
Kettering Health Medical Group Plastic Surgery
3535 Pentagon Blvd.
(855) 500-2873
Suite 210
Beavercreek, OH 45431 -
Kettering Health Medical Group Trauma Surgery
3533 Southern Blvd. Suite 2100
(937) 395-8556
Kettering, OH 45429
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David E. Bruce, DO
General Surgery
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General Surgery